Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson ...

Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson ...

Fried spaghetti, chorizo sausage, shrimp, marinara sauce and a dollop of garlic mayo would not be be a combination I’d think up on my own. But Sara Moulton’s “Frideo and Shrimp” recipe makes a very ...